Bed couch



Jan. 1, 1924 1,479,344

J. F. WALTON BED coUcH Filed May 5, 1922 5 Sheets-Sheet 1 A TT ORNEYJ Jan. 1, 1924 1,479,344

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Jerrold F. Wal fon ATTORNEYS Jan. 1, 1924 J. F. WALTQN BED COUCH Filed May 5. 1922 5 Sheets-Sheet 3 INVENToR. Jr'r'old fj Wal fon f. W ATTORNEYS im. n. M

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Jerrold f.' Walton ATTORNEY Patented dan. l, 1924.

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JERRO'LD F. WALTON, 0F STURG-IS, MICHIGAN. Y

BED COUCH.

Application led May 5,

To all whom t may concern:

Be it known that I, JERROLD F. WALTON,

a citizen of the United States, residing at Sturgis, county of St. Joseph, State of Michigan, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Bed Couches, of which the following is a specification.

This invention relates to improvements in bed couches. I i

This application is in the main a continuation of my applications for Letters Patent filed Aug. 27, 1921, Ser. No. 496,117, and filed Get. 3, 1921, Ser. No. 505,093.

The main objects of the invention are:

First, to provide an improved bed couch having an extensible or adjustable section which is convenient to adjust and neat and attractive in appearance, both when adjusted as a couch and as a bed.

Second, to provide an improved bed couch having an adjustable section in vwhich the adjustable section is provided with legs automatically erected or extended and locked in erected position when the adjustable section is extended and automatically collapsed when the adjustable section is telescoped onto the main frame.

Third, to provide an improved bed couch having a receptacle for the storage of bed- 30 ding and the like, the couch being compact and simple in structure and the receptacle being fully accessible when the couch is eX- tended.

Fourth, to provide in a bed couch an improved back supporting means.

Fifth, to provide in a bed couch an improved means for automatically locking the adjustable section in its collapsed position and at the same time a structure in which the adjustable section is freed by an upward and outward pull thereon.

Further objects, and objects relating to structural details, will definitely' appear from the detailed description to follow.

I accomplish the objects of my invention by the devices and means described in the following specification. The invention is clearly defined and pointed out in the claims.

A structure which is a preferred embodiment of my inventio-n is clearly illustrated in the accompanying drawing, forming a part of this application, in which:

Fig. I is a front perspective view of a bed E@ couch embodying the features of my in-A 1922. Serial No. 558,555.

vention, the adjustable section being shown in its collapsed .position by yfull lines and in its extended position by dotted lines, the upholstery being omitted in order to better illustrate the structural details.

Fig. II is a fragmentary plan view with the adjustable section in its collapsed position and partially broken away, the end member of the frame being horizontally sectioned. Y

Fig. III is a fragmentary plan view of parts shown in Fig. II with the adjustable sect-ion in its extended position.

Fig. IIIA is a detail section on a line corresponding to line 3A 3A of Fig. III, showing the stop means limiting the outward movement of the adjustable section.

Fig. IV is a detail vertical section on a line corresponding to line 4-4 of Figs. II and VII.

Fig. V is a fragmentary view partially 'in horizontal section with the back disposed in position permitting engagement and disengagement of. its bottom supporting lugs with the coacting brackets.

Fig. VI is a detail vertical section on a line corresponding to line 6 6 of FigsQV and XI, showing details of the back sup-1 porting means.

Fig'. VIA is a side view of one of the back supporting lug plates.

Fig. VII is a detail vertical section on a line corresponding to line 7 7 of. Fig. II,

showing details of the frame structure;

- Fig. VIII is a detail vertical section on a line corresponding to line 8 8 of Fig. I, showing details of the latching means for the adjustable section.

Fig. IX is a detail section on a line correspending to line 9 9 oit Fig. III, showing details of the legs for the adjustable section.

Fig. IXA is a detail vertical transverse section on a line corresponding to line 9A-9A of Fig. II, showing the arrangement of the box adapted to receive bedding and 10o the like.

Fig. X is a fragmentary view correspond ing to that of Fig. II, showing a modified form of my invention in which the leg is swung to erected position by means of the spring and is collapsed against the action of such spring.

Fig. XI is a detail transverse section on a line corresponding to line 11 11 of Fig. X.

Fig. XII is a fragmentary view of the 11.9

modified form of my improvements shown in Figs. X and Xl with the adjustable section in extended position.

1n the drawing similar reference charac` ters refer to similar partsv throughout the several views and the sectional viewsy are taken looking in the direction of the little arrows at the ends of the section lines;

Referring to the dra-wing, l. provide a main bottom section comprising front and rear longitudinal rails 1 and 2 and cross bars 3 disposed adjacent the ends of the longitudinal rails.

I provide end members consisting of front and rear uprights 4 and 5, respectively7 connected by cross bars7 including the cross bars 6, disposed adjacent the lower ends thereof. Y

The longitudinal rails of the main bottom section are connected to the end members by dovvels 7 and by the U-shaped clipsV 8 secured on the inner sides of the cross pieces 6 'of the end members and slotted at 9 to receive the clamping bolts 10 which are engaged in slots 11 in the cross .pieces 3 and provided with clamping nuts 12 so that the heads of the bolts may be engaged in the slots and the thumb nuts tightened to clamp the parts together. This provides a very secure connection for the parts and also permits of their being shipped in the knockdown and assembled by the dealer or user.

' The back comprises end members 13 connected by suitable longitudinal rails. This back is detachably connected, it being provided with plates 14 mounted on the 'outer sides of the end pieces 13 of the back near the bottom thereof and having T-headed studs 15 adapted to engage the U-shaped brackets 16 slotted at 17 to receive thelugs when the heads are presented longitudinally thereto, that is, by swinging the back to the horizontal position as shown in Fig. V these lugs may be engaged with the slots in the coacting supporting brackets. Near the tops of the end members are U-shaped coupling members 18 substantially the same as the coupling members 8. The back end members 13 arey slot-ted at 19 to receive the clamping bolts 2O so that when the lugs 15 are engaged and the back swung to upright position the bolts 2O may be engaged with the coupling members 18 and the parts clamped in position. By this means the back is not only effectively supported but also serves as a connecting member for the end members of the couch.

The adjustable or sliding section 21 also comprises suitable longitudinal and cross pieces and is adapted to telescope over the main section or be extended to the front thereof as indicated in the drawings. rlhe cross pieces 3 of the main section constitute slide rails for the adjustable section. These slide rails are provided with rollers 22 at their front ends on which the adjustable sec-tion travels. The adjustable sectionjis also preferably provided with rollers 23 adjacent tlie rear edge thereof traveling on the rails 3. 'on the adjustable section to engage one side of the rails V3,--see Fig. VII. On the other' side of these rails are angle bars 25 engaged by the clips 26, so that the adjustable section is slidably supported and guided on the main section and at the same time is retained thereon. These angle bars terminate at 2? in a spaced relation from the back of the main section so that in assembling the adjustable section is positioned so that the clips 26 drop down at the rear end of the angie bars and when drawn forward pass under the same, thereby retaining the parts in sliding engagement. The angle bars 25 have stop lugs 25 struckdownwardly therefrom to coact with the clips 26 when the adjustable section is in its forward positio1i,-see Fig. IIIA.

The adjustable section is provided with legs 28 mounted on rods 29 carried by hangers 30 and 31 on the under side of the Guide members 2e' are mounted adjusting section.V Each rod 29 is provided Y with a crank arm 32 at its rear end` Coiled springs 33 are arranged on they leg supporting rods to urge or swing the legs to their folded or collapsed position.

On the main bottom are camV rods 34 positioned so that as the adjustable section is drawn forward or extended the arms 32 ride on the cam rods positively swinging the legs 2 and supporting them in erected position against the action of their collapsing springs. When the adjustable section is moved rearwardly the springs actuate the rods to collapse the legs against the underside of the adjustable section, so that it may be collapsed over the main section.

To retain the adjustable section in its collapsed position l provide a spring locking bolt 35 which is seated in the longitudinal rail l of the main section to project above the same as shown in Fig. VIII. The de tails of this spring bolt are not illustrated as an ordinary window sash bolt or other well-known form of spring bolt Will answer the purpose.. The sliding section 21 is provided with a. hole or keeper 36 adapted Yto receive the bolt when the sliding section is collapsed. A cross bar 37 is arranged on the sliding section in alignment with the bolt so that as the sliding section is drawn forward the bolt slides under this cross bar. An inclined slide 38 is provided for guiding the bolt into its keeper as the sliding section is moved toits rear position.

`When it is desired to release or Ydisengage the sliding section from the bolt it is done by an upward and forward pull on the Sliding section. rifhis simple locking bolt re# tains the sliding section in its collapsed position and at the same time it is automatically engaged and is easily disengaged by the between these-cross pieces to the rear longitudinal rail providing a receptacle 4l for the reception of bedding and the like. This receptacle is provided with a cover 42 hinged at 43. The front of the receptacle is thus spaced from the front of the frane so that the legs can collapse into Vthe space shown in Fig. IXA and the cover may be opened when the adjustable section is collapsed.

V"With the parts thus arranged I provide a substantial storage space and this without increasing the dimensions of the parts.

In the modification shown in Figs. X, XI and XII the springs 44 are'arranged to swing the legs 28 to erected position when the slidable section is drawn forward, the cam rod 45 being arranged to collapse the legs against the action of the spring. lWhile this embodiment is very satisfactory that shown as the preferred construction has the advantage of positively locking the legs in their erected position when the sliding section is extended.- f y I have illustrated and described my improvenients in embodiments which I have found very practical. I have not attempted to illustrate or describe certain other modilications or adaptations which I contemplate as I believe the disclosure made will enable those skilled in the art to which my invention relates to embody or adapt the same as may be desired.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is:

l. In a couch bed, the combination of a main section, an adjustable section slidably mounted on said main section to telescope therewith, a leg for said adjustable section, a leg supporting rod pivotally mounted on said adjustable section transversely thereof and having a crank arm, a spring acting to hold said leg normally collapsed, and a cam member on said main section coacting with the arm of said leg supporting rod, whereby the leg is erected when the adjustable section is moved to its extended position.

2. In a couch bed, the combination of a main section, an adjustable section slidably mounted on said main section to telescope therewith, a leg for said adjustable section, a leg support pivotally mounted on said adjustable section and having a crankv arm, and a cam member on said main section coacting with said arm on said leg support whereby the leg is erected and retained in erected position when the adjustable sectionV is moved to its extended position.

3. In a bed couch, the combination of a main bed bottom section and an adjustable bed bottom section slidably mounted on said main section to telescope therewith or to be extended by horizontal sliding movement to the side thereof, a leg support pivotally mountedon said adjustable section, a leg for said adjustable section mounted on said leg support, and a cam member on said main section operatively associated with said leg support whereby when the adjustable section is slidably adjusted to its eX- tended Vposition the leg is erected rand held in erected position by said cam.

4. In a bed couch, the combination 'of main bed bottom section and an adjustable bed bottom section slidably mounted on- Vsaid main sectionV to telescope therewith or to be extended by horizontal sliding movement to the side thereof, a leg support pivotally mounted on said adjustable section, a legfor said adjustable section mounted on said'leg support, and a cam member on said main section operatively associated with said leg support whereby the legis actuated to and supported in one position by the sliding adjustment of said adjustable section. Y

5. In a bed couch, the combination of a main bed bottom section and an adjustable bed bottom section slidably mounted on vsaid main fsection to telescope therewith or to be extended by horizontal ysliding movement to the side thereof, a leg collapsibly mounted on said adjustable section, a springy for holding said leg in one position, and means tension of said spring and supporting it in actuated position on the sliding movement of the adjustable section in one direction comprising a cam member on said main section, and a member conne'cted'to said leg and having sliding engagement with said cam member whereby the leg is actuated by the sliding movement of said adjustable section. Y

6. In a couch bed, the combination of a main section comprising a frame having a bottoni for a portion thereof providing a receptacle for bedding, the front and ends of said receptacle being-spaced from the front and ends of the frame, a cover for said receptacle hinged at one longitudinal ec ge, an adjustable section comprising a framev slidably mounted on said main section frame to telescope over the same, the rear frame member of said adjustable section frame lying at the front of said cover of said receptacle, and means for collapsing said legs disposed in the spaces at the ends of the receptacle.

7. In a couch bed, they combination of a main section comprisingl a fra-me having a bottom for a portion thereof providing a receptacle for bedding, the front and ends of said `receptacle being spaced from the front and ends of the frame, an adjustable section comprising a, Vframe slidably mounted on said main section frame to telescope over theA same, legs pivotally mount-ed on said adjustable section to collapse against the underside thereof.I the legs when collapsed ly ing in frontot` said receptacle, and means for collapsing said legs disposed'in thespaces atl the ends of the receptacle.

`8. In a couch bed, the combination of a main section having a bottom for a portion Vthereof providing -a receptacle adapted to receive bedding or the like, an adjustable section comprising a frame slidably mounted on said main section to telescope over the receptacle, legs pivotally mounted on said adjustable section to collapse against the under receptacle, and legs. mountedon said adj ust-y able section tocollapse against the under side thereof at the outer side of the vertical Walls of said receptacle.v

10. In a couch bed, the combination of a main section, an adjustable section, slidably mounted on said main section to telescopeY over the same When collapsed, a'slide rail on said main section, a supporting roller for said adjustable section disposed at the front end of said slide rail, a roller disposed on Y "said adjustable section toy travel on said rail, a guide on said adjustable sectiony coactingwith one side of said slide rail, an angle bar secured on theother side of said slide rail andwitli its end spaced from the back and a retaining; clip onl said adjustable sectiony adapted to engage the under side of said angle bar, said clip being disengaged with said bar by movement to the rear thereof.

ll. In a couch bed, the combination of a, main section, an adjustable section, slidablymounted on said main section, to telescope over the samev When collapsed, a slide railon said main section, a guide on said adjustable section coacting with onevside of said side` rail, an angle bar securedy on,y the other side of said slide rail and with its end spaced froml the back and a retaining clip Von said adjustableY section adapted to engage the under side of said angle bar.

In Witness whereof, I have vhereunto set my'hand and seal. Y

Jnianonn F. WALToN. [La] 

